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Preregistration open for Latchkey After School program

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The second annual CASA Back to School supply drive will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at Sames Ford, 4721 Ayers St. Drop off school supplies benefitting Coastal Bend children in foster care and enjoy food, refreshments and giveaways. Cost: Free. Information: 361-884-2272 or samantha@coastalbendcasa.org.(Photo: Todd Yates/Caller-Times file)Buy Photo

Parents can now preregister their children for the Parks & Recreation Department's Latchkey After School Program.

Pre-registration is Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., according to a news release.

The program operates during the school year from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. All staff is certified in CPR and first aid, the release states.

Registration will not be offered during the first day of school. Preregistration is required if parents intended for their children to attend after the first day of school, the release states.

Parents also can register their children online at the Parks & Recreation Department's website starting at 9 a.m. Monday. Online registration will close at 5 p.m. Aug. 18.

At the time of registration in August, the fee for each child will be $50. Only a check or money order will be accepted. Starting in September, the fee for the first child will be $99 a month, and each additional child will be $84 a month. Tuition assistance will be available for families that qualify, the release states.

During Latchkey, students will participate in recreational and fitness activities.

To request accommodations for a child with disabilities, parents should contact Mickela Hernandez at 361-826-3486. For more information about the program, call 361-826-3499.